Wage Quotes

457 Wage quotes by 337 unique authors

Our mission has been the protection of the wage-worker, now; to increase his wages; to cut hours off the long workday, which was killing him;… — Samuel Gompers
It is with great satisfaction that I have signed into law the Social Security Amendments of 1961. They represent an additional step toward eliminating many… — John F. Kennedy
What workers must learn is that the only reason why wage rates are higher in the United States is that the per head quota of… — Ludwig von Mises
Well, jobs are a great thing. You have to be a bit careful: If you raise the minimum wage, youâ€™re encouraging labor substitution and youâ€™re… — Bill Gates
A basic assumption shapes most Americansâ€™ mindset about labor: the belief that the death of unions isnâ€™t my problem because Iâ€™m not in a union.… — Eric Liu
We must all wage an intense, lifelong battle against the constant downward pull. If we relax, the bugs and weeds of negativity will move into… — Jim Rohn
Follow your dreams, transform your life, take the path that leads to God. Perform your miracles. Cure. Make prophecies. Listen to your guardian angel. Transform… — Paulo Coelho
The beauty of our democracy lies in the American value of equality: if you vote, you have a seat at the table. If you speak,… — Christine Pelosi
Will a guaranteed annual wage kill incentive among the poor? If a man is given a certain amount of security, won't he quit working? Exactly… — Pierre Berton
The catch-all phrase "the war on terrorism", in all honesty, has no more meaning than if one wants to wage a war against "criminal gangsterism".… — Ron Paul
Giving a minimum wage reduces inequality significantly. — Winnie Byanyima
These vessels are out of sight, out of mind. They are exempt from minimum-wage requirements, from Coast Guard inspections, OSHA regulations and other safety laws. — Steve Finley
By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world. — James Forrestal
Almost all people suffer some form of intense inner pain at some times in their lives. The suffering might be depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or… — Steven C. Hayes
We now live in a world where the most valuable skill you can sell is knowledge. Revolutions in technology and communication have created an entire… — Barack Obama
To every woman who gave birth, to every citizen and taxpayer, it's our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights… — Patricia Arquette
The world will not help, the people must help themselves. Its own strength is the source of life. That strength the Almighty has given us… — Adolf Hitler
A just wage for the worker is the ultimate test of whether any economic system is functioning justly. — Pope John Paul II
To renounce the conquest of power is voluntarily to leave the power with those who wield it, the exploiters. The essence of every revolution consisted… — Leon Trotsky
It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act. — Russ Carnahan

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